AmandaGillis

I was sleeved on September, 27 2016 (5 weeks ago) by Dr. Ellsmere in Halifax. Pre-op weight was 264. I'm currently down 32 lbs! I would love to meet and chat any fellow East Coasters! Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

I'm 8 weeks post op and always dizzy. Doesn't matter what I do or even if I do nothing. It comes on randomly or when i get up/stand up from bending. What causes this? I am hydrated... and will it ever go away?! Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! You look amazing! ???? Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

As long as we put our faith in the Lord and hold his hand I believe he is gonna guide me threw this Sent from my LGLS992 using the BariatricPal App What is revision surgery? Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App What is revision surgery? Gastric bypass? Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

God bless you. My heart is breaking for you and I can't imagine how you must feel. I am 7 weeks post op (sleeve) and I'm having complications where I cannot swallow even soft food and I have constant pain/preasure in my chest and abdomen. I am weak, light headed and feel so depressed/anxious. I cannot work, exercise or even clean my house without feeling faint. I see my surgeon Thursday and hope he has an explanation and resolution. I have not seen anyone on here, or on any other forums with the syptoms I have and I can't tell you how much that scares me. I'm trying to remain positive though. I will definitely keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You have had a terrible, long battle and I hope things get better for you. Take care xx Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

Just wondering if anyone has had a sticture after surgery and what was your symptoms/treatment. I will be 6 weeks post-op tomorrow and as of last night I am not able to eat anything at all! Even Water hurts. I'm so shaken by this, and my anxiety level is through the roof. I am just about to go back to work and I was doing really well. I really need some reassuring that everything will get better cause I'm freaking out! Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

Everyone, please feel free to follow me on Instagram under mandagillis or Facebook under amandamgillis@hotmail.com I was sleeved 9/27/16 and have lost 32 lbs so far! I'm really starting to see the results and so excited to share stories and meet new "sleevie" friends!  I have posted before and 5 week after progress pics. Don't judge me for being in my jammies! Lol Pink dress is my only before, the rest address afters Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

I wanted to ask you? Did you actually feel your stomach spasm? Or was its constant pressure in your stomach/chest/throat? Somedays I feel like my stomach is swollen inside to the point that my incision area hurts. When I think of spasms, i think of a contracting pain. I don't have this. I have a constant pressure and the inability to initiate a swallow sometimes. Also when I do swallow one bite after not eating for a whole day, I feel extremely full. Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

Wow, I never thought about that! I hope this is the issue! How do you feel now that you're on anti-spasm meds? Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App I feel great now. I haven't had pain since I started taking (unless I eat too much). It's called Levsin and you take it 15 minutes prior to eating, up to three times a day. So I take it before breakfast, lunch and dinner. It's worth asking your surgeon's team about. Hopefully that's all it is! Good luck! I will be asking for sure! Thanks so much! Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

Wow, I never thought about that! I hope this is the issue! How do you feel now that you're on anti-spasm meds? Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

The receptionist says this is normal and she will not be putting my appointment date ahead. Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

I called my surgeons office and she is not at all concerned. She told me to go back to my liquid diet that I may have overdid it??? Ummmm... I'm only eatting what I'm supposed to (soft foods) and very little of it, now I'm back to liquids. Call me crazy, but is this a little bizarre for 6 weeks post-op? Like I am on the brink of taking panic attacks because I cannot swallow my food or when I do, it feels like my stomach/chest is going to pop Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

No, I didn't have a hernia Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App If you didn't have a hiatal hernia repair, it's unlikely you have an esophageal stricture. And you are getting something into your stomach, which is very good! I'll reiterate: you need to see your surgeon ASAP. Good luck! Believe me I hope that is the case, but there are other causes that develop strictures besides hiatal hernia repair. Your stomach acid can even cause them. I am praying it's not a stricture, but I have to admit, I have all the symptons Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

@"MYWilliams" A sticture is the narrowing or blockage in your esophagus that can occur from scar tissue, after any gastro surgery. The narrowing or blockage prevents food and liquid from entering your stomach properly and can be quite painful at times. If not treated it can lead to malnutrition, dehydration and major anxiety about eatting or drinking. Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App So, you had a hiatal hernia repaired as well? No, I didn't have a hernia Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

And yes I am still drinking, but not as much. This just started yesterday. I managed to drink 2 bottles of Water and 1 Protein shake yesterday. That was it. Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

Thank you @ShelterDog64. I am seeing my surgeon on Nov. 17th. I hope this goes away on its own and I will be telling him about this for sure. Pray for me that it's not a sticture or anything else serious. I don't want any more surgeries or setbacks. Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App I wouldn't be waiting till 17th. Please phone someone today and be seen as an emergency. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Ok, I will Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

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@"MYWilliams" A sticture is the narrowing or blockage in your esophagus that can occur from scar tissue, after any gastro surgery. The narrowing or blockage prevents food and liquid from entering your stomach properly and can be quite painful at times. If not treated it can lead to malnutrition, dehydration and major anxiety about eatting or drinking. Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

Thank you @ShelterDog64. I am seeing my surgeon on Nov. 17th. I hope this goes away on its own and I will be telling him about this for sure. Pray for me that it's not a sticture or anything else serious. I don't want any more surgeries or setbacks. Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

I will be 6 weeks post-op tomorrow and I'm too experiencing this Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App

Please send another request. I accidently declined it! Sent from my SM-G903W using the BariatricPal App